眷 (juàn) - to care for & to have affection for

眷Tone 4

juàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

眷 · juàn

to care for;

to have affection for;

family dependents;

to look back nostalgically

to care forto have affection forfamily dependents

Usage highlights

family dependentsto cherishto miss fondlybeloved wiferelativesimperial favor

Synonyms

  • 恋— to love; to feel attached
  • 顾— to care for; to look after
  • 属— family members; dependents

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 离— to leave; to separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He misses his hometown (眷恋故乡).
  • The company provides benefits for employees' families (员工眷属).
  • She is his beloved wife (家眷).
  • He often reminisces about the past (眷念往事).

Collocations

  • family dependents(眷属)
  • to cherish(眷恋)
  • to miss fondly(眷念)
  • beloved wife(家眷)
  • relatives(亲眷)
  • imperial favor(眷顾)

Idioms

  • To care for and protect(眷眷之心)
  • To look back with nostalgia(眷眷怀顾)
  • To be deeply attached(眷眷不忘)
  • Favor and care from above(眷顾之恩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted looking back at someone, conveying the meaning of caring and attachment
  • In traditional Chinese culture, it emphasizes family bonds and responsibility toward dependents
  • Often used in formal contexts to express deep affection and nostalgic feelings

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